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2008 Fleetwood American Tradition Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Fleetwood American Tradition has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,963 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 08V502000 2008-09-26 65 affected
Defect

FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 65 MY 2008-2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, AND REVOLUTION L.E. MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE LABEL WAS PRINTED WITH THE REAR AND INTERMEDIATE TIRE PSI RATING REVERSED.

Consequence

A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THE OWNER AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 1-800-509-3418.

EQUIPMENT 08V292000 2008-07-01 226 affected
Defect

FLEETWOOD IS RECALLING 226 MY 2008-2009 AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE, AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN HERITAGE, AMERICAN TRADITION, BOUNDER, BOUNDER DIESEL, DISCOVERY, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, FIESTA LX, PACE ARROW, PROVIDENCE, REVOLUTION LE, SOUTHWIND, CLASS A MOTOR HOMES, AND ICON, JAMBOREE, JAMBOREE GT, JAMBOREE SPORT, PULSE,…

Consequence

OVERLOADING MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON MOTOR HOME HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

FLEETWOOD WILL MAIL A CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED MOTOR HOME OWNERS. OWNERS WHO DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE INSTALLING THIS LABEL CAN TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOME TO ANY FLEETWOOD DEALER AND THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28,…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 07V363000 2007-08-15 1,672 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, THERE MAY BE A LOOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BUS BAR AND A GRID PAD DUE TO THE PINS BEING SLIGHTLY SMALLER DIAMETERS AFTER ASSEMBLY. ELECTRICAL POWER MAY BE LOST TO COMPONENTS OF THE MAJOR CHASSIS OPERATING SYSTEMS (ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STARTING, COOLING) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT…

Consequence

EACH VEHICLE COULD POTENTIALLY EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD OCCUR: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STARTING AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS, OPERATION OF THE RIGHT CHASSIS STOP/TURN SIGNAL AND RIGHT TRAILER STOP/TURN SIGNAL, THE…

Remedy

THE DVEC BUSSMANN BOX WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
STRUCTURE
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“We are owners of a 2008 american tradition 42f motorhome. Since purchasing this motorhome there has been significant issues with the front end and the wear of the tires. The front end has been aligned twice in 6800 miles. The front end has been weighed by colton truck repair. The certified weight…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2009-06-02

“We are owners of a 2008 american tradition 42f motorhome. Since purchasing this motorhome there has been significant issues with the front end and the wear of the tires. The front end has been aligned twice in 6800 miles. The front end has been weighed by colton truck repair. The certified weight…”

TIRES · reported 2009-06-02

“We are owners of a 2008 american tradition 42f motorhome. Since purchasing this motorhome there has been significant issues with the front end and the wear of the tires. The front end has been aligned twice in 6800 miles. The front end has been weighed by colton truck repair. The certified weight…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2009-06-02

“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 fleetwood american tradition rv. The contact noticed that the front end of the rv was overweight. The dealer stated that the rv's front axle assembly was built insufficiently, which caused the vehicle to exceed the 14,600 weight capacity. An engineer stated that roughly…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2008-10-12
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Fleetwood American Tradition as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.